“Our commitment to the environment”.
Sustainable accommodation thanks to the support of the National Energy Efficiency Fund and financed by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, and by the Department of Economic and Business Development of the Government of Navarra.
Casa Angiz Etxea has benefited from the “Aid for the financing of energy efficiency and circular economy projects for tourism companies, under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan”, thus aligning with the “objectives of the Navarra Energy Plan Horizon 2030 to encourage actions that seek to rationalize energy consumption and reduce dependence on fossil resources”.
Indeed, we have improved the building’s energy efficiency by generating energy with photovoltaic panels and an aerothermal heat pump. This is a self-consumption photovoltaic installation with grid connection and surplus injection, and the generation of domestic hot water and hot water for underfloor heating, through an aerothermal system powered by electricity.
All these measures reinforce the previous adapted measures.
1) It is a relatively new building, with good thermal insulation. It has eaves, a pergola, a porch, shutters and an awning to keep the house in the shade. Its huge windows allow us to take advantage of the sun’s heat in winter and spring.
2) Green areas and terraces We have fruit trees and plants that need little watering. And we use natural prepared fertilizers from the Endanea brand and organic ones.
3) Low-consumption lights.
4) Low-consumption household appliances.
5) Sustainability decalogue of Casa Angiz Etxea distributed to customers: “Small gestures, great achievements”
-Explanation of waste separation, including compost.
-Encouraging them to have a sustainable consumption of resources such as water, electricity (turning off lights, short cycles..) and the use of towels.
-Encouraging them to use the minimum possible amount of plastic.
-It will be recommended to consume drinking “spring” water instead of bringing bottled water.
–Organic soaps, shampoos and creams are provided in refillable containers
–Toilet paper and kitchen paper made with recycled paper, compostable garbage bags, eco-friendly cleaning products.
-They will be encouraged to consume local products; for this purpose, they will be given advice on where to buy products in the village or nearby. We will give them local products as gifts and provide them with a small catalog of local producers so that they are encouraged to go and buy products from those producers.
-They will be asked for respectful behavior towards the fauna and flora of the surroundings. Do not scare, do not uproot, and do not leave waste.
-They will be encouraged to do activities without using a vehicle, leaving the house on foot and walking around the area.
–Local suppliers that are committed to sustainability: builders, laundry services, trades, local producers and those with a sustainable mindset.
-Increasing integration of sustainable materials such as wood from sustainable forests, eco-friendly varnishes or natural dyes…
–Communication and brochures through digital media to avoid using paper.